Piper's 2nd Birthday Party

We had to postpone Piper's beach party until she got her cast off. She was so happy! So...Happy Bithday Piper!!

It was a little overcast and the water was a bit cold but that didn't deter anyone from jumping in an playing the day away!! The girls liked playing in the sand just as much as the water.

She enjoyed her gifts, her friends, family & balloons.

It was a great day with a lot of fantastic people and lots of memories.

Happy Birthday Big Girl :)

1st Angels Games of 2010

A sister of a friend has season tickets to the Angels games and James and I got to go see them play for the first time this season. We had a great time. That boy LOVES "his" Angels. We were just past first base, 5 rows up - amazing seats.

James likes everything about baseball, he knows a lot about how the game is played and what the rules are - he know what constitutes him getting to see fireworks and he is understanding that you don't ALWAYS root for the batter - you root for the Angels! He told me his favorite player is "that catcher guy" I asked if he meant Mike Napoli and he said "Yeah, Mike Nappy" and then about 5 minutes later - "Mike Nappy" his a two run homer...and we got to see some fireworks!

He had a Rally Monkey Sundae and a long long licorice and enjoyed the game.

We left the game before the end (it was a school night) and listened to it all the way home and once we got home he asked to cuddle in my bed and finish the game. What a boy!!

I love Mother - Son dates.

Mother's Day

Mother's day was extra special this year. James is growing up and really understanding what the different holidays are so it was very nice to hear him express gratitude for his Mommy :)

Mother's day weekend kicked off Friday afternoon with a Tea Party at James' school. The class sang a very sweet song... Words cannot express how adorable it was.

We then had little tea sandwiches, fruit and mini cheesecakes and fresh lemonade - it was quite the spread. James also made me a placemat with his handprints, a pipe cleaner flower, and a picture.

He also completed a survey about me - here's what is says....

My Mom's name is Amanda. She is 9 years old. My mom likes to play outside with me. My mom work all day. She likes to wear work clothes. Her favorite food is chicken and rice, and when she goes to Costco she likes to eat Costco food. My mom complains about going to work and making money. I help my mom clean up. I love my mom because she is helpful, she helps me clean up my room. Love, James

On Sunday, the kids came and cuddled with me. They each got me a card that played a song - they picked them out themselves and each showed their own sweet personalities. They got me a Build A Bear, James named him Fraach. He talks - He says: Daddy: "I love you!" Piper: "I lub yoou" James (singing): I love you, so much so, I lovie love you Mommy". Needless to say - I LOVE it!! The day was great - fantastic lesson at church, we have a great bishop.

I love being a Mom - there is nothing more difficult, nothing more rewarding!